{"id":3720,"date":"2026-08-26T10:15:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T01:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oi-p.titech.ac.jp\/en\/?p=3720"},"modified":"2026-08-26T17:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:14:49","slug":"iois2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oi-p.titech.ac.jp\/en\/iois2026\/","title":{"rendered":"International Open Innovation Symposium 2026\u3000Connecting Knowledge, Creating Value\u3000\u2015Discover, Experience, and Connect the Future of Industry-Academia Collaboration\u2015"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In today’s society, addressing global challenges requires not only individual technologies and specialized knowledge, but also greater interdisciplinary collaboration and stronger partnerships among academia, industry, and government. By integrating a broad spectrum of research fields\u2014including medicine, science, and engineering\u2014through the merger of its predecessor institutions, Institute of Science Tokyo is committed to tackling pressing societal challenges and establishing itself as a hub for an innovation ecosystem that will support the society of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event is organized to foster meaningful exchange among representatives from industry, academia, and government, with the aim of promoting sustainable collaboration and generating innovations that contribute to societal development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Date & Time\uff1a 10:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue\uff1aOokayama Campus & Yushima Campus, Institute of Science Tokyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000 Hybrid (onsite and online with simultaneous Japanese\u2013English interpretation)
Registration Fee\uff1aFree<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Registration Form<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming Soon…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keynote Speeches, Lab Tours & Hospital Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>Ookayama Campus <\/th>Yushima Campus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
10:00~12:00<\/td>Opening Remarks & Keynote Speeches
(simultaneous interpretation and webcast provided)<\/td>		–<\/td><\/tr>
13:30~15:30<\/td>Short Presentations<\/td>Hospital Tour*2\u3000\u3000<\/td><\/tr>
15:40~17:00<\/td>Lab Tours*1<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*1 :  Please select one of the five options above.  Please be advised that each tour has a limited capacity and therefore we may not be able to accommodate everyone\u2019s preferred choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*2 : Participants in the \u201cHospital Tour\u201d will be asked to travel from Ookayama to Yushima.  Please note that if the number of participants exceeds the tour capacity, you may be asked to join one of the \u201cLab Tours\u201d instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exhibition Booths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exhibition booths by our event sponsors will be available during the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Event Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u3010Title\u3011\u201cInternational Open Innovation Symposium 2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Theme\u3011Connecting Knowledge, Creating Value \u2013 Discover, Experience, and Connect the Future of Industry-Academia Collaboration \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Format\u3011 Hybrid (onsite and online with simultaneous Japanese\u2013English interpretation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Date & Time\u301110:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Venue\u3011Ookayama Campus, Institute of Science Tokyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Location\uff1a2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Yushima Campus, Institute of Science Tokyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Location\uff1a1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000https:\/\/www.isct.ac.jp\/ja\/001\/access<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3010Host\u3011Center for Innovation Management, Center for Medical Innovation & Center for Innovation Design, Institute of Science Tokyo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ookayama Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Opening Remarks \uff06 Keynote Speeches\uff0810\uff1a00\uff5e12\uff1a00\uff09<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
10:00~10:10<\/td>Opening remarks<\/strong><\/td>Science Tokyo<\/td>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/td><\/tr>
10:10~10:20<\/td>Welcome remarks<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
10:20~10:40<\/td>Keynote speech<\/strong>
\u201cVisionary Initiatives<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong>
\uff08Tentative\uff09<\/td>		Tetsushi Furukawa<\/strong>

Executive Vice President for Innovation; Professor<\/td>		\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
11:00~11:20<\/td>Keynote speech<\/strong>
\u201c<\/strong>Global Vision Coordination Center\u201d<\/strong>
\uff08Tentative\uff09<\/td>		Yoichi Oshima<\/strong>

<\/strong>Executive Vice President for Global Partnerships and Community Engagement; Director, Center for Innovation Management; Professor<\/td>		\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
11:20~11:40<\/td>Keynote speech
\u201cThe Vision and Goals of the AI-Science Nexus Center (AISNeC)\u201d<\/strong><\/strong>
(Tentative)<\/td>		Koichi Shinoda<\/strong>

Director, AI-Science Nexus Center (AISNeC); Professor, School of Computing<\/td>		\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
11:40~12:00<\/td>Keynote speech<\/strong>
\u201c<\/strong>Academic Roles for Creation and Acceleration of Startups in the Startup Ecosystem\u201d<\/strong>
(Tentative)<\/td>		Eiichiro Kimura<\/strong>

<\/strong>Director, Center for Innovation Design; Professor<\/td>		\"\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Short Presentations<\/strong>\uff0813\uff1a30\uff5e15\uff1a30\uff09<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u3000AI\u3000\u3000<\/td>\u201cToward Reliable AI Foundations for Safety-Critical Control Systems\u201d<\/strong><\/strong>\uff08Tentative\uff09

His research focuses on computer vision and machine learning toward reliable AI-driven autonomous driving and robotic systems.<\/td>		Ikuro<\/strong> Sato<\/strong>

Specially Appointed Professor, School of Computing<\/td><\/tr>
AI<\/td>\u201cHuman Augmentation using AI+XR: Case Study in Sports and Music Performance\u201d<\/strong>\uff08Tentative\uff09

His research develops human-centered interactive technologies that leverage AI, computer vision, and AR\/VR to make computing more intuitive and to enhance human abilities and skill learning.<\/td>		Hideki Koike
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Professor, School of Computing<\/td><\/tr>
Energy<\/td>\u201cMaterials Science of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident Progression\u201d<\/strong>\u3000<\/strong>\uff08Tentative\uff09

He specializes in advanced metallic materials for safe and sustainable nuclear energy systems. His research focuses on improving the corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, and long-term reliability of nuclear fuel cladding and reactor structural materials under harsh operating environments.
He also develops high-performance materials for severe accident mitigation and radioactive waste treatment, contributing to safer and more resilient zero-carbon energy technologies.<\/td>		Yoshinao<\/strong> Kobayashi<\/strong>

Professor, Institute of Integrated Research; Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy<\/td><\/tr>
Energy<\/td>\u201c<\/strong>Tackling Nuclear Waste with Liquid Metals:\u00a0Lead accel Inc., a Startup from Institute of Science Tokyo, and Its Vision for the Social Implementation of ADS Transmutation\u201d<\/strong><\/strong>\uff08Tentative\uff09

At the Institute of Science Tokyo, we are conducting research on accelerator-driven subcritical systems (ADS) that utilize nuclear waste as fuel, building on our expertise in liquid heavy-metal technologies. We will also introduce our vision for the social implementation of this technology through collaboration with Lead accel Inc., founded in 2025 as the 20th university-certified startup of the Institute of Science Tokyo.<\/td>		Masatoshi Kondo
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Associate Professor, Institute of Integrated Research; Laboratory for Zero-Carbon Energy<\/td><\/tr>
Environment & Society<\/strong><\/td>\u201cHybrid Innovation: Translating between Science, Technology, Art and Design\u201d<\/strong> \uff08Tentative\uff09

Research and education that bridge science, engineering, art, and design through cross-disciplinary integration, enhancing human creativity and driving innovation.<\/td>		Kayoko Nohara
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Professor, School of Environment and Society<\/td><\/tr>
Environment & Society<\/strong><\/td>\u201cDevelopment of a Long-Term Performance Assessment Method for Reinforced Concrete Structures\u201d<\/strong>\uff08Tentative\uff09

His research aims to understand the fundamental behavior of reinforced concrete structures and develop technologies that make civil infrastructure safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable.<\/td>		Nobuhiro<\/strong> Chijiwa<\/strong><\/strong>

<\/strong>Professor, School of Environment and Society<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Lab Tours\uff0815\uff1a40\uff5e17:00\uff09<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
1.<\/td>AI Lab\uff08Prof. Sato and Prof. Koike’s Lab\uff09<\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/td>Science Tokyo GXI Ookayama Lab<\/td><\/tr>
3.<\/td>Sustainable Ceramic Workshop\uff08Prof. Nohara\u2019s Lab\uff09<\/td><\/tr>
4.<\/td>A Brief Hands-On LEGO Workshop\uff08Prof. Nohara\u2019s Lab\uff09<\/td><\/tr>
5.<\/td>Architecture\/Civil Engineering Research Lab<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Please select one of the five options above.  Please be advised that each tour has a limited capacity and therefore we may not be able to accommodate everyone\u2019s preferred choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yushima Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hospital Tour\uff0813:30-15:30\uff09<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Participants in the \u201cHospital Tour\u201d will be asked to travel from Ookayama to Yushima.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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